2016 Mazda CX-5 Caught on Shots

The Mazda Japanese based automaker has just sent the so calling 2016 CX-5 model for some road tests, with the SUV to come with some mild upgrades.

The changes coming for the 2016 Mazda CX-5 SUV refer to the body style, mainly at the front and the rear lights, as well as at the radiator grille.

2016 Mazda CX-5

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 also seemed to have been influenced by the KODO design language, which has also been seen on the Mazda2.

2016 Mazda CX-5

In terms of performance however, Mazda will seemingly use the same engines from the present model, meaning 2.0-liter, 2.5-liter petrol and 2.2-liter diesel units, with some upgrades at the transmission and suspension level, for improved efficiency and ride.

More than that, the 2016 Mazda CX-5 might also come equipped with other diesel engines in the United States, where the carmaker is on a pay role, with sales increases by up to 15% so far.

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 would join the lineup, standing next to the future CX-3 little sibling, also to debut somewhere in 2015.